06.17.2004:The Magic Numbers at Glastonbury 2005

from themagicnumbers.net:

The sound of The Magic Numbers revolves around the brilliant songwriting and guitar playing talents of singer Romeo. Born and raised in Trinidad (where his mother had her own opera show on TV) the family moved to New York when he was teenager and later moved again to Ealing in London.

There he met drummer Sean and started making music. Consequently, these days the two are to be found sitting in the sound-proofed front room of the family's terraced house, without natural light or air, surrounded by instruments, prolifically penning as yet unheard classics.

To complete the core band line-up they added Romeo's equally talented sister Michele on bass and vocals, while Sean's sister Angela takes care of percussion, melodica and third vocals.

Drawing inspiration from many sources, singer songwriters (Cohen, Dylan), 60's harmony groups (Mamas & Papas, Lovin Spoonful), epic rock or such mavericks as David Axelrod. The band craft a sound which like Flaming Lips or Beck, is coming from everywhere but is uniquely theirs.

The band have recently signed to Heavenly Recordings - look out for a limited edition 7" single release soon.

________________TODAY AT GLASTONBURY

Pyramid stage

• The White Stripes
• The Killers
• Doves
• Elvis Costello
• The Zutons
• The Thrills
• John Butler Trio
• The Undertones
• The Subways
• Adjagas

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Other stage

• Fatboy Slim
• Royksopp
• Bloc Party
• Babyshambles
• The Others
• Hot Hot Heat
• Editors
• Tom Vek
• Blackbud
• The Dead 60s

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John Peel stage

• The Tears
• Willy Mason
• M.I.A.
• Secret Machines
• Be Your Own Pet
• M83
• yourcodenameis:milo
• Maximo Park
• Nine Black Alps
• El Presidente
• Infadels
• Countermine
• The Boyfriends

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